Billing Specialist-MSH-78319-028

Job Title

Medical Coding Specialist

Job Description

Review medical charts and documentation within the facility EMR, Epic, to ensure that all physician charges are captured in a timely and compliant manner. Work with the Faculty Practice Group Compliance Manager and Administrator to ensure all FPG revenue is captured.

Responsibilities

Maintains a working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9/10CM coding principles, governmental regulations, protocols and third party requirements regarding coding and billing documentation.

Review and code patient encounters in EPIC with appropriate CPT, ICD-9CM, ICD-10CM and HCPCS codes for a multi-specialty group practice. Services include inpatient, outpatient, Emergency, and ambulatory surgery for both E & M encounters and procedures.

Utilizes the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits for accurate assigning of code and make use of the Local Coverage Determinations for medical necessity.

Identify any areas for improvement in documentation as related to compliance and billing. Query and/or meet with physicians regarding documentation and deficiencies.

Review edits, denials and requests for additional information from the accounts receivable team to ensure the timely processing of claims and all revenue is captured.

Maintains daily logs of coded work.

Assures that operative reports and other third party regulatory information are pertinent to coding requirements.

Works with management and the billing vendor daily, on edit list and/or requests for additional information as to reduce denials and accounts receivable.

Attends various classes, seminars or trainings to keeping current with CPC certification.

Reviews, modifies and recommends changes to policies and procedures to improve coding.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requires a level of understanding that is obtained or acquired through the completion of a High School Diploma.

Knowledge of Medical Terminology, ICD-9CM, ICD-10CM and CPT 4 coding certification obtained by completion of a certificate course with CPC / CCS-P credentials.

At least six months coding experience preferred.

Certified Professional Coder/AAPC.

Ability to use computer. Average dexterity and knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft, Excel, etc.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision at a high level of productivity.

Ability to examine scanned documents, such as operative reports to determine accuracy of coding.

Ability to prioritize own work and proceed with minimum supervision.

Ability to maintain strictest confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.

Ability to work effectively with others as well as physicians.

Be able to perform effectively with various commercial and hospital computer applications.

Required Skills

• MS Excel
• MS Word

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3030719
• Job Category Clerical
• Locations 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY, 11373, US